Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered another masterclass in English county cricket as he played a crucial role in Yorkshire’s emphatic victory over Durham in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Representing Yorkshire during his county stint, Kuldeep produced a disciplined spell that included the prized wicket of England captain Ben Stokes, helping his side register a…
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup marked another important chapter in the history of Indian women’s cricket. Hosted in England, the tournament brought together the world’s best teams to compete for one of the most prestigious titles in international cricket. India entered the competition with high expectations after consistently performing well in recent ICC tournaments. Fans…
When India’s white-ball squad landed in the United Kingdom in the summer of 2026, few could have predicted the rollercoaster that would follow. Over the course of nearly three weeks, from 1 July to 19 July, the two old rivals contested five T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals across some of England’s most storied…
For decades, Indian cricket was known for producing world-class batsmen and exceptional spin bowlers. Fast bowling, however, was often considered India’s weakest link. Overseas tours exposed this limitation, with Indian pacers struggling to consistently trouble batsmen on fast, bouncy pitches. That narrative has completely changed over the last decade. Today, India possesses one of the…
When the Indian Premier League launched in 2008, critics dismissed it as a glitzy sideshow — a hit-and-giggle tournament that would produce entertainers rather than cricketers. Nearly two decades later, that argument has been comprehensively demolished. The IPL has become the world’s most productive finishing school for cricket, a pressure cooker where raw talent is…
Funny month, June 2026. If you’d switched off your phone on the 21st and gone on holiday, you’d have come back convinced Indian cricket was in the healthiest place it’s been in years. Afghanistan flattened at home. A new captain settling in nicely. Young batters scoring hundreds like it was net practice. And then Belfast…
The 2025 India vs Australia white-ball series has captured global attention. When these two cricketing powerhouses meet, it’s never just about scores—it’s about intensity, strategy, and moments that define eras. This series, featuring both ODIs and T20Is, offered thrilling cricket, standout individual performances, and evolving team combinations as both sides gear up for future global…
The roadmap for IPL 2026 is quickly coming into focus: the auction is expected between December 13 and 15, and the retention window will officially close on November 15. These two cornerstone dates will heavily influence team strategies, budgets, and roster composition in what promises to be a fiercely competitive cycle. Retention Deadline: The Strategic…
Richa Ghosh put on a batting masterclass under pressure, slamming 94 off 77 balls to anchor India’s innings and set a formidable target. She threaded boundaries and classy singles with exquisite balance, turning the middle overs into her domain. Yet, her effort — full of fight, flare, and intensity — would ultimately be overshadowed by…
When leadership shifts happen in a high-profile setup like international cricket, every expression and appearance carries weight. For Rohit Sharma, being succeeded as India’s ODI captain by Shubman Gill was one such moment. His first public appearance after the change became a quiet but unmistakable signal about mindset, form, and focus. The Background to the…